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For two star Spanish, try Meson Sabika in Naperville. The menu is inventive offering a wide variety of selections. This place features dancing. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, and brunch. Diners found the food incredible.
5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to go wrong with a Zagat rated restaurant. I didn't know this restaurant was Zagat rated until I saw the sign on the way out.I had the:JamA³n Serrano - Shaved imported Serrano Ham served atop...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I could change my review after each visit. Meson is a hit or a miss. Food is always good. Service ranges from great to you better fuckin help yourself. Not sure what's up with that.Wine is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in terms of quality of food. Do not miss the Patatas con Aioli (garlicky potato salad). Tilapia is also a dish that I order every time. I also love the Champinones...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service ,excellent food, excellent location, very romantic . Great sangrias, great mushroom and oyster tapas. Incredible place, will definitely come back.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a number of times and leave just as hungry as when I arrive. This is not a place for a meal or to go hungry. Sorry, there are way too many better places to eat in Naperville. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is this first place I've ever had tapas. Definitely delicious, and the restaurant itself was beautiful (looked as if it used to be a mansion). The server was pretty quick and willing to offer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Meson Sabika gets 4 stars from me.-great food that's unique to the area. -beautiful landscaping! Really takes one out of their element. I once went and we sat outside on the beautiful patio and they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I stopped for a week day lunch at Meson Sabika in Naperville. It is a beautiful old mansion. The building and grounds are well kept. The staff is very friendly. It was very clean, that is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at many tapas restaurants in the Chicagoland area but none have come close to the quality of Meson Sabika. First of all, the place is very beautiful and has outdoor seating in what feels...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For the first time I ever had tapas it was a really good experience, plenty of tapas choices, and seasonal menu. However, being so use to fresh sea food I ordered the squid and of course not being...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got to pick dinner and I had a craving for Tapas. What better place to go than here???I was a newbie here, and we had a great time. Overall, the grounds are lovely and enchanting (perfect for all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Meson Sabika, mi amor. Jhou are so, how jhou say - DEELEEEEEECIOUS.When I walk een, I am feeling overwhelmed by all the beauteeful decorations that surround me. Jhou are a restaurant, sA, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place for Tapas and non-alcoholic Sangria (is that possible?). The atmosphere etc is great. very romantic.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Do not drive out to Naperville for this place. If you already live in or near Naperthrill, well, I am sorry. And it is not inexpensive. Why no love for Sabika--bc of the blandness.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was still fantastic but the service was not the 5 stars it has ALWAYS been in the past. We went at about 7:30 on Friday night and wanted to sit on their patio outside. The hostesses told us...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a couple weeks ago on a date. We both enjoyed it. We had the assorted spanish cheeses & apples - cannot go wrong with that. Bacon wrapped dates with a smokey red pepper sauce - very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tapas is a great option for a group of friends/colleagues to share great food and try different things and this is the best place in the area for Tapas. The mansion is great and the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
being that it's not in a big city, i'll give it a higher rating... but had this restaurant been in a metropolitan city, then they would have had to tweak their skills a bit more in order to survive......
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious tapas! I've only come a few times with friends after I've skipped enough starbucks/jamba juices to have some cash. It's certainly not cheap, esp in the mindset of a college student, but boy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times with large groups and for intimate dinners and have really enjoyed myself with both. Last night my husband and I went in for a nice dinner. The place is beautiful! We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love Meson Sabika. The food is authentic with a twist and its one of our favorite local restaurants to have a date night at. Our favorite dish is this squid heavenly buttery tapa they have...it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! Love the goat cheese with their bread. Pretty sweet atmosphere with good service and the food is really really good. I've been a few times and I am never disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great value, excellent food quality, great wine list.Best service I have received in the western suburbs.... by far. Make a reservation! The restaurant can be very, very busy- even on weekdays!
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very Impressive entrance mansion building with a banquet and a restaurant. A nicely decorated trail leads you to the entrance. I made a reservation for 7:00 on Sunday. When we arrived we were asked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who would have guessed that such a restaurant would exist in Naperville?!?! Four of us celebrated Valentine's Day here last night and had an amazing time, even though I was very skeptical at first....
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the top restaurants in the area. Amazing food, great drinks, beautiful building, flawless service. The only issue is that it is quite expensive, but probably worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE Sunday brunch. All you can eat and they have a variety of items!! Brunch menu includes seafood, meat, veggie, fruit, eggs... and the dessert is very good, too. They have kids items for brunch....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a 60th birthday party for a sunday brunch. The brunch buffet was my own worst enemy--I have no self control when it comes to buffets. I especially wore my tightest jeans to hope that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I chose this as the place to go for my family birthday dinner; my parents aren't the most adventurous eaters, but after I explained the tapas concept and they looked at the menu, they agreed, and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Meson Sabika three times now. Once for dinner and twice for brunch (one of these times was for a private party in the dining room). I love the goat cheese! Don't much care for the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Besides entering into the parking lot, while walking up you feel as though you're having dinner at a friends house, a rich friend at that =P. As you enter, you truly feel as though there's a dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is beautiful. I have been to weddings, showers, birthday parties, and many regular nights out to dinner and I am rarely disappointed. The only time I'm disappointed is when I order...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the history5 stars for the food5 stars for the atmosphere.HistoryWhen I was a kid my mom and dad used to go here on special occasions together. They always talked about how beautiful it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best restaurant in the area hands down
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
!Ay, que fantA¡stico!Translation: This place is fantastic! This was one of my first tapas experiences (after Emilio's)...and I became hooked! I used to go to college nearby, and this was the place I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. There is nothing better than the fantastic outdoor tapas patio on a nice summer evening. We went here with a large group of friends and had such a great night. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing anyone can place before you on a plate inside can top this tapas lush layout with towering trees and verdant views. Yet the food is worthy of taking a break from the natural beauty of this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awhile back, my sister had her wedding rehearsal dinner at Meson Sabika.Personally, I didn't care much for the paella, the sangria was a bit dry and overly fruity. For years, I've driven by wondering...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not such a fan of bridal showers, but if all the showers I attended took place at a gorgeous restaurant like Meson Sabika I'd be happy to go to one every weekend. Oh wait, I pretty much do go to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
you know, everyone i know says this place rocks. it is very beautiful, i will say. the grounds are lovely, the mansion is gorgeous. i think i just wasn't in the mood for tapas when i went though,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Met Kasey G. and fam here a couple weeks ago. We enjoyed the patio, which is expansive and relaxing. The tapas are pretty good...can't say much more than that, because there's nothing exceptional...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before diving into my food critique, I want to mention that the mansion and grounds are quite beautiful. It's perfect for weddings and receptions. In fact during our visit there was a reception...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I were just married here! We got married in the rose garden in front of the mansion, which is beautifully landscaped with eye-popping greenery, elegant fountains and nice little coy pond...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place kicks ass and if you ever have to trek out to the Naperville area to meet people for dinner or drinks you should definitely make a reservation here. I'm a city guy but I made several trips...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite (if not overall) restaurants not only in Naperville but in the entire Chicago area. I developed a love of tapas while studying abroad in Spain in college and can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Paella I have had. This place is so good and its pretty inexpensive for its atmosphere. The mansion is really pretty but can be somewhat cramped, depending on the room you are in.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars overall (5 stars for the tapas & service; 2 stars for the paella)Meson Sabika was the first place the hubby & I managed to go to alone since our daughter was born (thanks mom & dad for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a beautiful, elegant mansion-turned-restaurant. I went here with the family and boyfriend yesterday for Sunday brunch. It was a buffet brunch serving hot and cold tapas....there was also a cute...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Great Tapas, reliable service.
kudzu.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Make a reservation well in advance, especially in the winter!Everything is wonderful, I've tried almost everything on the menu. I love how you can eat some many different things in one dinner. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been hesitant to try this place out because everyone I've spoke with said it was great but super expensive (I'm a little cheap:), but I was pleasantly surprised by the bill. The tapas are a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in the world.Great Spanish style tapas, great service, great wine.That's it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! After recommendations by friends, my boyfriend and I decided to check out Meson Sabika on a Thursday evening in May. I'm glad we made the trip because the food was excellent and the atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place would be amazing and sadly it was not. I was also not super impressed by the decor, which I thought looked a bit shabby. I did not venture over to the bar which looked like it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They are in an old mansion and absolutely gorgeous. I recommend Sunday branch sitting patio under sunshine with good food. It is so beautiful time. The service and staff are great too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ALthough this started as a very high end restaurant, with adorable surroundings (especially the outdoor seating area on a cool Spring or Summer day), it has become obnoxiously busy during special...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has got to be the most authentic and value-for-money Spanish tapas restaurant in the state of IL! Sabika is housed in an old white mansion, tables packed closely to one another, in a cosy,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meson Sabika was a special place for me-----my then-boyfriend and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary there, and later made the decision to get married there. I booked the west side yard to have the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This Spanish tapas restaurant is a definite treat! A great date place! Renowned for exemplary service, delightful ambiance, and distinctive Spanish cuisine, Mesn Sabika brings tapas to a new echelon....
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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The restaurant is located within a white villa in the heart of Naperville. The menu includes excellent tapas which are wonderful for an after work getaway. The paella is great as well but not that authentic....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the food, the ambiance. Perfect tapas place for a big group. Worth the drive to the burbs. We went with a party of 7, of which 2 had never tried tapas before. Service was attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My girlfriend loves this place. You'll love this place!They built this beautiful restaurant in a renovated mansion in Naperville. They've had tents in front for weddings, events,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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The food here was great,iam new to the Tapas style of serving food.Although i have been around in chicago's top restaurants i still found this place to be attractive.Tapas are bascially small portions of food...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I can't believe no one has reviewed Meson Sabika yet!I would say the food is only worth 3-4 stars. The food itself is not better than anything you would find in the city. And personally, for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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meson sabika is a great restaurant for a date or for a girls night out! the food is so reasonably priced and everything tastes so good. do not leave without trying the sangria! very romantic yet very fun!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife loves this place. I balk because I go out to eat to get away from having to make decisions. I want to order and be done with it. But the food here is great. Go with a group so you can try...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go with friends, order a bunch of different tapas and pass it around. The masion is very romantic and has a very elegant touch to it. We had great service and was very happy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the best tapas restaurant in the state of Illinois. It's located in Naperville and is in an old Mansion that is absolutely beautiful. Lots of weddings happen here and I think you can't get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE 6/23/07 They have remodeled and built a pavillon/banquet area. The pavillon (as our server called it) is a separate building right next to the restaurant. According to him, the neighbors...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This will be one of very few BAD reviews that I give. Meson gets a bad review from me because not only did they insult me, after they contacted me to apologize and offer a night on them on my voice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fantastic place to take clients and friends. There's great variety on the menu and you can always find something to satisfy every one. The deserts are expecially good. The service quality has...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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You won't be disappointed by Meson Sabika (formerly known as Emilio's Tapas Restaurant). The location lovely: a restored mansion from 1847 on a wooded estate. Inside the restaurant the decor is remini...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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Located in an old mansion near downtown Naperville, Meson Sabika has superb ambiance (perfect for dates!) but the food is not the best Spanish restaurant in Chicago. The tapas are good (not great) an...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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The good food and ambiance will keep you coming back. Located in an old mansion, this is a great restaurant for any date or celebration. The tapas is wonderful. You have to try the garlic potatoes....
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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I went there for a date. we tried just about every major food there. the prices were reasonably, the wait a bit long, but we were entertained at the bar with a nice selection of wines to choose from...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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This place is absolutely amazing! The ambiance is outstanding. It was once a mansion, and now is converted into a beautiful restaurant. All the different little rooms each have their own character and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2003
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This is without a doubt my favorite restaurant. Outstanding ambience, food, and service. (I highly recommend John D. as a waiter.) It is tapas style, but they'll fill you in on how that works right away if...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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our party of 4 had a 5:00 reservation on saturday - it was busy, and there were 2 weddings going on, and the service was still fantastic. the food was incredible and fresh - don't miss the garlic potato salad,...
metromix.com - user review
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i have eaten at meson sabika several times, on various special occasions, and have always been thrilled. i could not think of a better venue for a very special upcoming evening with the woman i love... looking...
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very inconsistent, one dish was excellent while the next was...
dine.com - user review
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a tapas tango at an elegant estate...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the stately old mansion (circa 1847) setting with its many dining rooms (eight in all) upstairs and downstairs is an unlikely place for tapas (okay, think spanish country). when the place is percolating, it is...
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now that i was in a mediterranean state of mind, my taste buds in touch with the flavors that abound in that part of the world, i headed for meson sabika in naperville. meson sabika is probably the most...
searchchicago.com - user review
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out of this world tapas!
epinions.com - user review
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meson sabika makes its home in a 150-year-old mansion surrounded by sweeping lawns and towering shade trees. inside, eight dining rooms welcome guests with a menu of tapas, small dishes bursting with the...
metromix.com - user review
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this tapas restaurant, located in a converted old mansion, has multiple dining rooms (you could go several times and not eat in the same one) and a lovely eat-in garden. we started out with the white sangria...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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a top pick for spanish cuisine, this restaurant draws crowds to its tapas and sangria. the romantic, 150-year-old mansion has an attractive veranda and lovely themed dining rooms that make this a good spot for...
10best.com - user review
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tapas range from $4.50 to $7.50; paellas $9.95 to $16.95. hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. monday through thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m...
searchchicago.com - user review
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Rated #1 Spanish Restaurant in Chicagoland 2008/2009 Zagat Review. Meson Sabika is an award-winning Spanish Tapas restaurant that has resided in an 1847 Georgian mansion since 1990. It goes without question,...
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